The settlement addresses the dumping of PFAS “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and other risks, by Chemours in several states.
Category: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
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Chemours to Pay $450M in First Federal PFAS Settlement
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Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Bayer Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer
The New York Times – Business:The court’s decision is likely to determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, which manufactures the weedkiller, over similar claims.
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A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
The New York Times – Business:A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.
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The Washington Outlet NOTUS Won’t Be ‘The Star’ After All
The New York Times – Business:The publication is abandoning a planned rebranding after resolving a trademark dispute with the new publisher of The Washington Star.
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2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers to Be Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case
The New York Times – Business:The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment.
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In Musk vs. OpenAI, the Real Winner was the Suit
The New York Times – Business:It was the one thing on which every major player could agree.
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As OpenAI Celebrates Court Win Against Musk, Other Challenges Lie Ahead
The New York Times – Business:A jury’s rejection of Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI was a major hurdle crossed. But the maker of ChatGPT faces a list of other problems.
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New York Times Sues Pentagon for a Second Time
The New York Times – Business:The Times is challenging a new requirement that reporters covering the military complex have an official escort, part of a broader legal challenge to the Pentagon’s press restrictions.
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Justice Dept. Announces $1.8 Billion Fund in Settling I.R.S. Suit
The New York Times – Business:The dismissal appears to be part of the Trump administration’s effort to effectively settle the case, which stemmed from the leak of his tax returns in 2019.
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Justice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.
The New York Times – Business:One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R.S. to drop any audits of the president, his family members and businesses.